Battery light illuminated after ignition off?

[DuBsZ]

Basically as above, probably been solved before but couldnt put a title to it..
i can completely remove my keys and the battery light is still illuminated, and can run a battery flat over the period of a night..the battery is brand new and i have heard these are a common fault.
Any help will be appreciated..
Cheers.

[mowgli]

its your alternator thats goosed.

[DuBsZ]

battery cut off switch a cheap way of solving the problem?

[mowgli]

well, it would stop the battery going flat, but it won't actually fix the faulty alternator, but if you don't mind resetting your radio & clock every time you use the car, then fit the battery switch.

[DuBsZ]

Not too fussed about clock and radio as only listen to cd's anyway..
will invest in an alternator once insurance is paid for..cheers bud.

[Plug]

It could be the wiring being damaged on the back of the clocks!

That's happened for me before

[DuBsZ]

Now you've mentioned it Plug, my speedometer has just stopped working?
Time to rip the dash out and have a good inspection..Cheers for that buddy!

[Nobby]

id check earths aswell

[Bubba]

...has the belt snapped lol

[therealnovaboy]

if the key is out the ignition it will be the keyswitch or the alternator. it wont be the belt